For only the fifth time since 1977, Community Word is changing ownership. The newspaper started in 1977 as the West Bluff Word, and it survived through four owners and turmoil in the newspaper industry. Its roots are in the Peoria…
A total of $40,000 will be awarded for 2015 scholarships at the Acorn Equality Community Breakfast on Dec. 6. The Acorn Equality Fund provides academic financial support for gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered students, allies or the children of gay,…
Saturday, September 6th is planned for the 14th Annual Night Against Crime from 3:00 until 5:30 p.m. at Franciscan Park. West Peoria Neighborhood Watch, Peoria County Sheriff’s Office, City and Township of West Peoria, West Peoria Fire Department are all…
Job loss and poverty seem to be feared in the United States, maybe with good reason. However, maybe Americans would be wise to also fear the pride that can distort our perspective, and what should be our power. Novelist, Guggenheim…
Boy Scout Troop 11’s annual ice cream social is scheduled for Thursday, August 23rd from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the West Peoria Fire House. Tickets are $2.50 and can be purchased in advance from Troop 11 scouts or at…
Join a book club at Peoria Public Library this month. New members are always welcome! Book ‘Em Mystery Book Club will meet on Sunday, August 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Lakeview Branch to discuss Windy City Blues by Sara Paretsky.…
The creative concepts and innovative business practices that helped build Disney into a $150 billion worldwide enterprise are coming to Peoria. Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center is excited to host the Disney Institute for a magical, one day educational…
August 2nd Friendship House, 800 Madison, Peoria August 5th Metamora UnityPoint Health Clinic August 6th Cherry Tree Shopping Center Washington August 9th Richwoods High School August 12th Morton UnityPoint Health Clinic August 13th Princeville UnityPoint Health Clinic August 15th Mackinaw…
On July 23, 2014, 22 Alligator Snapping Turtles (AST) that had previously been housed at Peoria Zoo were released into the wild in southern Illinois. Helping with the release were four members of the Zoo’s staff. The Zoo’s partnership in…
Election Day is still months away, but early voting may give some lawmakers an advantage at the polls. Election Day used to mean early risers, long lines and 30-minute waits in the chilly air of early fall. But with the…
